Scrum Lead

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking an experienced Scrum Lead to empower teams, strengthen agile practices, and drive the successful delivery of data initiatives that create value for the organisation. This fixed-term secondment spans approximately two years and offers the chance to shape delivery practices within a people-centred government agency.

You will collaborate with technical specialists, product owners, and senior stakeholders, helping teams navigate ambiguity, remove

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting teams through organisational and technology transformation.
• Proven ability to facilitate, coach, and enable high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework and principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery enablement across teams and platforms.
• Empower teams, remove barriers, and drive value-focused outcomes.
• Mature agile delivery practices across emerging teams and platforms.
• Collaborate with product owners, technical specialists, and senior stakeholders to navigate complexity.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Agile practices

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Stakeholder management

Delivery leadership

Tools

Data engineering

Snowflake-based cloud data platforms

Job description

Fixed Term/Secondment Approx. 2 YearsWellington basedAbout the role | Mo te tungaReady to lead delivery that makes a real difference?DMaID is looking for an experienced Scrum Lead, to be our Delivery Enablement Leader. This means empowering teams, strengthening agile practices, and driving the successful delivery of data and information initiatives that create value for the organisation.Working across technical specialists, product owners, and senior business stakeholders, you'll help teams navigate complexity, remove barriers, and build momentum. You'll play a key role in maturing agile delivery practices across emerging teams and evolving platforms, while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.What you bring | Ou pumanawatangaWe're looking for someone who:Brings extensive experience supporting teams through organisational and technology transformationHas demonstrated success working across technical specialists, product owners, and senior business stakeholdersExcels at facilitation, coaching, and enabling high-performing teamsCan navigate ambiguity, build alignment, and maintain a strong focus on outcomesKnows the Scaled Agile framework and principlesIt would be an advantage if you:Have knowledge of data engineering, data analytics, or Snowflake-based cloud data platformsUnderstand the Software Development Life CycleHave worked within a DevOps or DataOps environmentThis fixed-term opportunity (covering an internal secondment) offers the chance to shape delivery practices, influence meaningful change, and work alongside a passionate team dedicated to turning data into insight and delivery into impact.If you're passionate about enabling teams to do their best work and delivering outcomes that matter, we'd love to hear from you.Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga TungaScrum Lead Position DescriptionSalary | Utu-a-tau: $119,586.00 - $145,235.00Applications close | Ka kati nga tono hei te: Sunday 15th November 2026.About us | Mo matouThe Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.We provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau and communities.As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tonoBefore you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitment.To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your skills and experience relate to the key responsibilities listed in the position description and job advertisement.All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at [e-mail] MSD Employees - please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.Joining us | Ko te hono maiJoining MSD means being part of a whanau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here.If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.